At the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Amir of Qatar, Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani will pay a state visit to India from February 17-18, the Ministry of External Affairs noted in an official statement on Saturday.
Taking to social media X, the President wrote, "The news of the death of many people in a road accident on Mirzapur Highway in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh is unfortunate. I express my condolences to the families of the deceased. I wish for the speedy recovery of all those injured."
President Droupadi Murmu attended the inaugural session of the International Women's Conference of the Art of Living at Bengaluru on Friday, according to release by President's Secretariat.
President of India Droupadi Murmu arrived at Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) Airport in Bengaluru on Friday to attend the inauguration of the 10th International Women's Conference, organized by The Art of Living International Center, as the chief guest.
"After the report by the Governor of Manipur, the President of India, Droupadi Murmu, has put the state assembly under suspended animation, meaning it can be revived as and when the President of India deems fit, depending on circumstances," Patra told ANI.
Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh on Thursday welcomed the President's Rule in Manipur following the resignation of Chief Minister N Biren Singh, calling it a "good step because there was no other option."
Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Thursday criticised Bharatiya Janata Party's following the imposition of President's Rule in Manipur, calling the decision a "belated admission of their inability to govern."
The decision, exercised under Article 356 of the Constitution, means that the state's administrative functions will now be directly controlled by the President through the Governor.
The conference, hosted by Art of Living, will have a historic gathering of more than 60 speakers and over 500 delegates. It will be held from February 14 to 16 at the Art of Living International Centre in Bengaluru.
Ahead of Maghi Purnima Snan on February 12, Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that Railways has taken care of all the arrangements at 8 railway stations for Prayagraj Mahakumbh.